FRONTIER CAMPS REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Danel Wi Laura Grc¥)m Matt McNal Willkim W(Kl Na)mi Black (n BhshLP) Hannah ValentinRKe 01r Severn Jack mCGrU (Apcxnt8J June 2024) Chr15 Hert)ury (App(int&l June 2024) Chair Principal cortact and a(kkess Duncan McGruer 138 sw1ntc Rc G69 6DW Bankers CAF Bank Lbj 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hdl West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Imlependent Examiner Samra Abddkihi l Angel CkEe Luton G LU4 9FN G32 60P P+yJe I
TRUSTEES, REPORT Structure, governance and management The charity is an association under a consiitution adopted on 8 May 2010. The charity registered with the Charity Commission on 2April 2013. registration number 1151466. Al trustees are members of the charity. The trustees are proposed, seconded and elected by the members. This occurs every 3 years. No training is given as they are all'informed" members. No trustee has received any remuneration during the year. Expenses are reimbursed onlywhere a trustee has incurred expenditure on behalf of the running of the camps. The trustees complete Declaration of Interestforms, which are updated on a periodic basis or whenever changes occur. and trustees are not permitted to vote on issues where they have declared an interest. Volunteers are reimbursed expenses. and they may be paid for specialist services to the charity by agreement and with the approval of the trustees. Objectives and activities The object of the charity is to advance the Christian faith through the provision of holidays foryoung people and families. Frontier camps run two tented camps each yearwelcoming both'churched, and 'unchurched' children and young people, who come as individuals oryouth groups. Our two primary aims duringthe camps are: 1.Telling Jesus, story- we want to ensure that no-one leaves without hearing that story, and we tell ti through words which are reinforced through how we serve each other. We tell it relevantly and creatively. We also primarily want to be tellingthe story to those who haven't heard it or responded to it. 2. Providing a great holiday- to give young people a fantastic holiday. We will constantly innovate to make sure our programmes are exciting. fun and safe. When planning the objectives and activities for the year the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit and its supplementary guidance on fee charging charities. Page 2
Achievements and performance This year saw us returning to North Cotes for our usual two weeks of residential activities. Numbers were down, however, that was not unexpected due to both the age group that come to camp and the experiences of sending organisations during Covid. Both weeks were well enough attended to make this year's camps financially viable and more importantly to ensure a safe and fun environment for all, and our 9- to 13-year-old campers. Week one had 51 campers supported by 63 volunteers with week two having 33 and 51 respectively. Financial review The financial statements for the period can be seen on page 4. The trustees have determined that the biggest financial threat to the charity is a last- minute cancellation of the camps. To cover unrecoverable costs in this circumstance and to allow for working capital, the minimum reserves the charity requires are £5,000. Although showing a deficit of £543 for the year. after allowing for a payment relating to the youth weekend. that was received post year end, this year's Camps covered their costs. Including Significant Equipment costs of £986. In addition to the equipment bought a further £1000 has been transferred to the equipment replacement fund leaving fee funds of c. £9,000 (after allowing for our specified reserve of £5.000) to support future years activities. Daniel Wiles Chair Page 3
FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs FOR 7HE YEAR END 31 DELEMBER 2024 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 2023 Total Funts Total & Staff 23,855 23,855 23,939 Gifts Fees ftr Ywth Weekffid Tuck Chartss Trust k inter 557 899 59 557 899 5C6 1,199 61 Payments 7,125 1239 458 1,431 6,775 1,642 6,0 617 Travel 6,458 1,431 Canptr ci%ts. n17g and Tuck thq) InSUrce Srte hire MalianCe Kitchen and Clig SwJnftkYFt quprMt Other Set up set dth Bank fees Ywth Act5 1179 3,292 ioi IIFJ 3,292 ioi 1152 1386 15 1,&82 928 459 451 72 459 451 Excess of payments over receipts -543 -543 Cash fwmls at l January 2024 30.934 ),934 28,164 Cash fwNIs at 31 December 2024 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILMES Cash funds Bank cojnt Pre Paid Card Balknc Cath li Hand 27,) 27,) 30,934 591 591 Other monetary awets and liabilites There Yre no ¢ther netry assets Ix Iblitrs at the P1 due to the 5(al nathre ( the caffps Assets retained for the dwrity's own The charty (wms Canv nwquees tents, wdl kilchffi sp(Ytiig equi>ffffiL The fftrce vakne of Ih&e ats was re-asse1 iicrea5aJ n vakje tr) £91,(KKI li 2016 Equiwnert Totsl Cath funds at l aury 2024 Excess of PaYts (Mr repts Trsfer funds at 31 2024 15,(XX) 15,934 (543) 30,934 (543) The trustees have to set KIe a lrtsl ( £IO,(m cvff a 10 Y (dIlg 2028) ty) fvnd the rq)IKrnt (f ktry urnent sjch the nkvquee, fvnds akvi. PaJe 4
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